Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Afternoons about coronavirus (COVID-19). ROS CHILDS: We're taking you live now to Canberra, where Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth is giving a COVID-19 update. [Live cross] NICK COATSWORTH: …There are 77 Australians in intensive care units around Australia and 43 of those are having their breathing assisted by being on ventilator machines.
Obviously, they're critically unwell and it's a very concerning and challenging time for their family and friends, and additionally for the healthcare workers who are looking after them.